The Working Well Podcast

An essential podcast for corporate leaders and executives. The Working Well Podcast lives at the intersection between Business Strategy, Leadership, and Human Sustainability. Success now and in the future of work requires learning, growing, and adapting our thinking, skills, and strategies to help people and businesses thrive. On the show, we dive into topics such as sustaining high performance in your people and teams, building a strong corporate culture, managing rapid growth and change strategies, and how executive leaders can drive incredible results while avoiding the burnout trap! From closing the "Wellness-Wellbeing Gap" and elevating employee experience to innovative organizational performance strategies, each episode explores new and trending topics, interviews executive leaders, and taps into the wisdom of business icons, trailblazers, and leaders in their field.

Episodes

#066 - Inclusive Workplaces: Beyond Performative DEI (with Marcie Hawranik)

August 19, 2025 • 54 mins

In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, host Tim Borys speaks with Marcie Hawranik, founder of Canadian Equality Consulting, about the realities of building inclusive, equitable, and high-performing workplaces. From the difference between equity and equality to the pitfalls of performative DEI, Marcie shares practical strategies for leaders who want to move beyond words and create meaningful change. 💡 Topics Covered: W...

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#065 - Living Your Why | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 2 – P2

August 12, 2025 • 14 mins

In this follow-up to Lesson 2 of the 52 Life Lessons series, Tim Borys shares how to move from simply knowing your why to living it every single day. Through practical strategies, examples, and reflection tools, you’ll learn how to align habits, commitments, and decisions with your deeper purpose. This is where clarity becomes action—and where fulfilment starts to compound. 💡 Topics Covered: Making your why actionable ...

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#064 – Leading Change: In a Tech-Driven World (with Eryn Peters)

July 28, 2025 • 59 mins

In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys talks with Eryn Peters, a global future-of-work strategist, about the skills leaders need to thrive in the age of AI, constant change, and remote teams. They dive into change leadership, intentional culture-building, managing hybrid teams, and how to communicate across complexity. If you're leading in a remote or tech-heavy environment, this episode is a must-listen. 💡 Topic...

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#063 - Find Your Why | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 2 – P1

July 22, 2025 • 16 mins

In this solo episode of the 52 Life Lessons series, Tim Borys explores the power of knowing your why. Why do you show up every day? Why are so many smart, passionate people burning out? Through personal stories, research, and practical insights, Tim explains why purpose is the missing ingredient behind motivation, resilience, and performance. If you're stuck in “life zombie” mode, this episode is your wake-up call. 💡 Topics Cove...

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#062 – Fun at Work: Smartest Leadership Strategy (with Joel Zeff)

June 24, 2025 • 55 mins

What if fun at work isn’t optional—it’s essential? 🎉 In this high-energy episode, Tim Borys chats with Joel Zeff, improv expert and author of Make the Right Choice, about why fun is a powerful leadership strategy. Joel shares how his experience in stand-up and improv comedy turned into a career helping 2,500+ organizations reignite passion and performance. Learn how creating joyful, safe, and energizing environments leads to grea...

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#061 - Mindset Is Everything | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 1

June 10, 2025 • 29 mins

Welcome to Lesson 1 of the *52 Life Lessons* series! In this solo episode, Tim Borys explores why **mindset isn't just important—it’s foundational** to everything you do. From personal breakdown to breakthrough, Tim shares how real change begins with conscious reflection, resilience, and action. You’ll learn how to: * Identify and break negative mindset loops * Rewire your thoughts for growth and performance * Apply daily tools t...

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#060 – Leadership Beyond Basketball: Building Community and Culture (with Jason Ribeiro)

May 6, 2025 • 48 mins

In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, host Tim Borys sits down with Jason Ribeiro, Vice Chair and President of the Calgary Surge, to explore how leadership, culture, and community intersect in the world of professional sports and beyond.From launching a basketball franchise to driving social impact, Jason shares how he and his team are building more than just a brand—they’re creating a movement that reflects the values and d...

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#059 - Crisis Management: Turn Chaos into Clarity (with Stephanie Craig)

April 22, 2025 • 49 mins

🚀 Mastering Crisis Management: Stephanie's Ultimate Guide to Preparedness! 🌟 Welcome to the Working Well Podcast! Today, we have a very special guest, Stephanie, who takes us on an exciting journey into the world of crisis management. With her rich background in politics and crisis handling, Stephanie has turned high-pressure situations into her happy place! From the bustling Canadian Arctic to advising U.S. and Canadian governme...

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#057 - Leadership Beyond Borders: Humanizing the Global Supply Chain (with Kerim Kfuri)

April 10, 2025 • 48 mins

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Kerim Kfuri as he explores the human side of global supply chains! In this episode, Kerim dives into why authentic leadership, transparent communication, and treating people with genuine decency are essential for overcoming the challenges of globalisation and technological change. Learn how prioritising human performance can drive innovation, sustainability, and true business success in our...

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#058 - 52 Life Lessons: Real & Practical Insights on Life, Learning, and Leadership

March 18, 2025 • 19 mins

🌟 52 Life Lessons: Real & Practical Insights on Life, Learning, and Leadership 🌟 Life is a wild ride, full of twists, turns, and unexpected lessons. In this video, we’re diving into 52 powerful insights that will transform the way you approach personal and professional growth. From mindset shifts to career breakthroughs, these lessons will challenge the status quo, inspire action, and help you navigate life’s curveballs with con...

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#056 - From Reputation to Revenue: Creating People and Culture ROI (with Ken Schmidt)

December 10, 2024 • 54 mins

Employee engagement, performance, and turnover are among the top pain points for leaders, yet most companies are failing miserably to improve in these areas. If you're interested in being a better leader, connecting with your team on a deeper level, and creating an unforgettable and high-performance work environment, you won't want to miss this conversation. Welcome to The Working Well Podcast! Today, I'm excited to be joined by ...

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#055 - Beyond 2024: Preparing for the Jobs of the Future (with Margo Purcell & Greg Hart)

November 26, 2024 • 65 mins

Podcast Introduction How can we prepare for the future of work when up to 80% of the jobs available 10 years from now haven’t been invented yet? What are people, educational institutions and companies doing to evolve and meet these unknown challenges? While AI is creating a lot of excitement, fear, uncertainty, and doubt, Generative AI is just one piece of the rapidly changing Future of Work equation. In today's episode, I’m join...

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#054 - The Technology Paradox: The Promise vs. Reality of Workplace Tech (with Rebecca Kirstein Resch)

October 17, 2024 • 51 mins

Podcast Introduction Technology is essential for modern life, but as humans and particularly as employees, far too many of us are drowning in it. What was supposed to improve our performance and productivity has become a rat's nest of software platforms and distractions that are killing performance, productivity, and well-being. Generative AI has only amplified the noise and the pace of change. Good news is there's a better way...

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#053 - Dealing with a Bad Boss: Mental Health and Positive Change (with Rob Kalwarowsky)

October 15, 2024 • 53 mins

Think of the worst boss you’ve had. What made them so bad? Do you think their top career goal was to be seen as a horrible boss, or did they lack the training, skills, and self-awareness to learn and grow in their role? Today we dive into the topic of bad bosses, looks at the sobering stats around employee engagement, financial impact to the business, and the scary mental health impact that often results from toxic bosses and work...

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#052 - Micro-Habits and the Behavioural Science Behind Improved Wellbeing (with Jane Wang)

May 24, 2024 • 57 mins

These days, society has a love/hate relationship with technology. It’s an integral part of our digitally driven world, yet if we aren’t careful, getting sucked into the digital vortex can be disastrous for our mental and physical health. Thankfully some great technology companies are using their coding and behavioural science skills for good. These companies are helping people live healthier, happier, more vibrant lives. To facili...

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#051 - A 91% Increase in Cardiovascular Death Risk...The Impact on Your People and Your Business (Tim Borys)

April 30, 2024 • 21 mins

The personal choices of employees are their own to make. However, companies also have a vested interest in ensuring that each person is as healthy, engaged, and high performing as possible. Balancing the nuances of this gray area is one of the most challenging aspects of leadership and corporate culture. Doing it well requires a customized blend of access to information, clear communication, leadership strategy, and employee engag...

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#49 - Navigating the Future of Work through the Power of Potential (with Pam August)

April 19, 2024 • 50 mins

What is potential? As humans, how do we go about putting potential into action in our work and life? These are big questions that businesses and leaders struggle with each day. The good news is that the solutions can be quite simple and highly effective with a strategic shift in mindset and perspective. Today, we're going to unpack potential and look at how individuals, teams, and organizations can harness it for transformativ...

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#050 - The Changing Role and Influence of Corporate Boards (with Janelle Brittain)

April 5, 2024 • 53 mins

What comes to mind when you think of a Corporate Board of Directors? Thankfully the vision of a bunch of old white dudes eating caviar and playing golf, is starting to fade…and the implications are massive It’s no secret that the pace of change continues to accelerate. This rapid transformation is redefining how businesses and boards function. The role of modern boards has changed and they are playing a great role in corporate gov...

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#048 - Navigating Toxic Workplaces and Remote Work (with Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett)

March 13, 2024 • 47 mins

Remote work, hybrid work, and back to office orders. These topics are taking up a lot of bandwidth these days. A key part of this focus is because companies are still coming to terms with the massive workplace changes of the past few years. That has led to a mental health pandemic that doesn’t seem to be going away, and rising levels of stress and burnout in the workplace. To shed some light on these challenges and solutions, I’m ...

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#047 - Beyond Boundaries: Rethinking Leadership and Empowering Women (with Dalia Feldheim)

March 12, 2024 • 59 mins

Whether throwing, running, or leading, doing something “like a girl” used to have very negative connotations. Thankfully, a lot has changed in the past decade, particularly for women in science, technology, and sports. Yet, there’s still a long way to go before exhibiting feminine traits are viewed as wholly positive in leadership, business, and many parts of society. Today’s guest is Dalia Feldheim, an incredible woman who is on ...

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Episodes

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#064 – Leading Change: In a Tech-Driven World (with Eryn Peters)

#063 - Find Your Why | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 2 – P1

#062 – Fun at Work: Smartest Leadership Strategy (with Joel Zeff)

#061 - Mindset Is Everything | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 1

#060 – Leadership Beyond Basketball: Building Community and Culture (with Jason Ribeiro)

#059 - Crisis Management: Turn Chaos into Clarity (with Stephanie Craig)

#057 - Leadership Beyond Borders: Humanizing the Global Supply Chain (with Kerim Kfuri)

#058 - 52 Life Lessons: Real & Practical Insights on Life, Learning, and Leadership

#056 - From Reputation to Revenue: Creating People and Culture ROI (with Ken Schmidt)

#055 - Beyond 2024: Preparing for the Jobs of the Future (with Margo Purcell & Greg Hart)

#054 - The Technology Paradox: The Promise vs. Reality of Workplace Tech (with Rebecca Kirstein Resch)

#053 - Dealing with a Bad Boss: Mental Health and Positive Change (with Rob Kalwarowsky)

#052 - Micro-Habits and the Behavioural Science Behind Improved Wellbeing (with Jane Wang)

#051 - A 91% Increase in Cardiovascular Death Risk...The Impact on Your People and Your Business (Tim Borys)

#49 - Navigating the Future of Work through the Power of Potential (with Pam August)

#050 - The Changing Role and Influence of Corporate Boards (with Janelle Brittain)

#048 - Navigating Toxic Workplaces and Remote Work (with Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett)

#047 - Beyond Boundaries: Rethinking Leadership and Empowering Women (with Dalia Feldheim)

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